*Meeting Schedule |
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SUNDAY, APRIL 21 |
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7:00am (ET) |
Onsite Registration Check-In |
COSTHA Registration Desk - Onsite |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk |
MONDAY, APRIL 22 |
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| TIME | TOPIC | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION / INVITED SPEAKERS |
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7:00am (ET) |
Onsite Registration Check-In |
COSTHA Registration Desk - Onsite |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk |
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During session lunch breaks |
Lunch on your own Support local restaurants and businesses as they recover and rebuild from hurricane Ian, click here for local food recommendations |
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8:00am - 5:00pm (ET)
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North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee Meeting (NAAHAC) (for COSTHA NAAHAC Members and invited guests only) -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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NAAHAC is an issue-driven, action-oriented voluntary working group of individuals employed by Global automotive companies and their key suppliers. With the safe transport of industry products as its primary focus, NAAHAC examines pending and current dangerous goods transportation regulations and develops concise, informed responses for submission to the regulatory entities. NAAHAC desires to educate regulators and propose realistic solutions to serve the needs of its membership and governing regulatory bodies. COSTHA NAAHAC members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts. |
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8:00am - 5:00pm (ET)
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Air Carrier Roundtable (ACRT) (for COSTHA ACRT Members and invited guests only)
-- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Lgena@costha.com
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Onsite
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Policy for ACRT Membership and Meeting Attendance The COSTHA Air Carrier Roundtable (ACRT) is comprised of experts from mainline, regional and cargo aircraft only operators, dedicated to providing support and expertise to all stakeholders in the aviation industry. This group actively represents air carriers from all segments of the industry. The ACRT members are committed to continuing their efforts for the safe, secure, and efficient transport of dangerous goods in the aviation supply chain. This group continues to successfully petition the US DOT for regulatory clarification, extensions, and alignment of regulations with the UN Model Regulations and the International Civil Aviation Organization. In recent years the focus has been lithium batteries in transport and the risks they posed as undeclared goods. The ACRT and COSTHA continue to work with regulatory agency and industry partners such as TSA, A4A, IATA, PHMSA and the FAA to continue their efforts for the safe, secure, and efficient transport of dangerous goods in the aviation supply chain. COSTHA Air Carrier Roundtable members meet to discuss current issues for air transport with key regulators and industry experts. |
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8:00am - 12:00pm (ET) 1:00pm - 2:00pm (ET)
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International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) (for IVODGA Members and invited guests only) -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to chris@ivodga.com
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Onsite
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The International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) is an international organization comprised of representatives of the ocean common carriers of the world, operating under the flags of several nations, dedicated to the development, and enhancing the understanding of rules and regulations governing maritime transportation of dangerous goods. IVODGA members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts. |
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5:30pm - 7:00pm (ET) |
Networking Reception |
Exhibit Hall - Onsite |
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall (includes host bar and hors d'oeuvres) |
TUESDAY, APRIL 23 |
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| TIME | TOPIC | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION / INVITED SPEAKERS |
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7:00am – 7:00pm (ET) |
Exhibits Open |
Exhibit Hall - Onsite |
Visit the exhibit hall throughout the day. |
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7:00am (ET)
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Onsite Registration Check-In
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COSTHA Registration Desk - Onsite |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk
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7:00am - 8:00am (ET) |
Networking Coffee & Breakfast Break |
Exhibit Hall - Onsite |
Coffee and continental breakfast in the exhibit hall. |
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8:00am – 9:00am (ET)
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Welcome / Annual Membership Meeting
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Onsite
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9:00am - 10:15am (ET)
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North American Briefing
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Onsite
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Learn first-hand about the key priorities and an overview from the organizations about regulatory changes in North America and how they may impact your operations. Each presentation will be approximately 15-20 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers.
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10:15am - 10:45am (ET) |
Networking Break |
Exhibit Hall - Onsite |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall (includes coffee station) |
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10:45am - 12:30pm (ET)
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Modal Briefing / US Enforcement -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Hear directly from the modal administrations about policy, enforcement, and inspections. Each administration's presentation will be approximately 15 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers.
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12:30pm - 2:00pm (ET) |
Networking Lunch |
Onsite |
COSTHA Networking Lunch |
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2:00pm – 2:45pm (ET)
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High-Level Overview: COSTHA Working Groups & Initiatives -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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As a member of COSTHA, you can shape the future of your industry by serving on roundtables, and/or working groups. These groups are continually evolving as member driven issues arise and they collaborate to identify solutions to industry challenges. Each group maintains a report of their priorities, initiatives, issues, solutions, history, and goals. During this session, COSTHA will provide a high-level overview on recent activities and objectives/goals. |
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2:45pm – 3:30pm (ET)
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Enhancing the Image of the HazMat/DG Professional -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Through the Enhancing the Image of the Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods Professional Initiative, COSTHA members are working to enhance the image of Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods Professionals. The mission is to elevate recognition for this critical function within companies, the industry, government, and the general public for the professionals involved in ensuring the safe transportation of dangerous goods The 2024 objectives/goals for this group are as follows:
During this session, the group will provide an update on their initiatives. |
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3:30pm – 4:00pm (ET) |
Networking Break |
Exhibit Hall - Onsite |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall (includes soda refreshments) |
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4:00pm – 5:00pm (ET)
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DG Supply Chain Logistics Panel -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Lgena@costha.com
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Onsite
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The COSTHA Dangerous Goods Supply Chain and Transportation Panel includes representatives from all aspects of industry with a shared goal of providing the shipping industry awareness and education tools to reduce mis-declared or undeclared dangerous goods shipments. The goal of this group is to develop and provide comprehensive resources for all modes of transport with a focus on multimodal transport in one easy to access location to share or distribute to assist shippers preparing dangerous goods. The group will continue to work to identify compliance issues and develop resolutions through resources, interpretations, training, or proposals for rulemaking. The 2024 objectives/goals for this group are as follows:
During this session, the group will provide an update on their initiatives. |
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5:30pm – 7:00pm (ET) |
Networking Reception |
Exhibit Hall - Onsite |
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall (includes host bar and hors d'oeuvres) |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 |
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| TIME | TOPIC | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION / INVITED SPEAKERS |
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7:00am – 11:00am (ET) |
Exhibits Open |
Exhibit Hall - Onsite |
Visit the exhibit hall throughout the morning. |
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7:00am (ET)
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Onsite Registration Check-In
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COSTHA Registration Desk - Onsite |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk
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7:00am – 7:30am (ET) |
Networking Coffee & Breakfast Break |
Exhibit Hall - Onsite |
Coffee and continental breakfast in the exhibit hall. |
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7:30am – 8:30am (ET)
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China Working Group -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Members with operations in China or who ship to, within and from China participate in the COSTHA China Working Group to address questions, or issues that may arise regarding TDG regulations in China. The working group has a team in China who facilitates communication with key industry and governmental stakeholders.
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8:30am – 10:15am (ET)
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International Regulatory Briefing -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Learn first-hand about the international regulatory changes and how they may impact your operations. Each presentation is 20 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answer. International speakers to be announced. |
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10:15am – 11:00am (ET)
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Networking Break
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Exhibit Hall - Onsite
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Networking Break in Exhibit Hall (includes coffee station) |
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11:00am – 12:00pm (ET)
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Other Regulated Entities (Drone / FAA) Panel -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Onsite
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Other Regulated Entities (Drone / FAA) Panel
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12:00pm – 1:30pm (ET)
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Lunch on your own Support local restaurants and businesses as they recover and rebuild from hurricane Ian, click here for local food recommendations |
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1:30pm – 3:00pm (ET)
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COSTHA Professional Development Series I: DG Professional Development Track -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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COSTHA Professional Development Series I: DG Professional Development Track Speakers during this session will share their experiences as to what the DG Professional Development track looks like from new hire, never exposed to DG, to becoming a DG Coordinator within your company. |
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3:00pm – 4:15pm (ET)
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Global Lithium Battery Challenges - Panel -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Onsite
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Hear directly from panel members regarding global lithium battery challenges such as damaged, defective, large format batteries, packaging, thermal runaway, etc.
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4:30pm – 5:30pm (ET)
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Life Sciences Roundtable -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Lgena@costha.com
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Onsite
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The Life Sciences industry includes several fields such as pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology, biomedical technologies, cosmetics, food processing, and biomedical devices. COSTHA formed a Life Sciences Roundtable that includes members from these industries to collaborate to identify solutions to industry challenges. The Life Sciences industry faces many issues during global transportation beyond hazardous materials/dangerous goods. These include packaging, classification, cold chain logistics, chain of custody, and trade compliance. Other types of regulations may also apply to global shipments, including chemical control and customs regulations such as Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and Customs. The 2024 objectives/goals for this group are as follows:
During this session, the group will provide an update on their initiatives. |
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 |
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DESCRIPTION / INVITED SPEAKERS |
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8:00am - 12:00pm (ET)
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North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee Meeting (NAAHAC) (For COSTHA NAAHAC members and invited guests only) -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Onsite
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COSTHA NAAHAC members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 |
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TOPIC |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION / INVITED SPEAKERS |
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1:00pm – 2:30pm (ET) |
Wrap-Up / Briefing |
Virtual Only |
Overview of meeting topics, action items, etc. |
Training Schedule (April 21-26, 2024) |
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* Schedule subject to change. Speakers have been invited and will be added to the schedule once confirmed.